Karur Population 2026
Karur has a population of 234,191, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 54× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,191
Rank in India
#216
Coordinates
10.96°N, 78.08°E
~126 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,966 km
1,221 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Karur
- Tāndoni53,854 people · ~4 km away
- Pugalūr23,408 people · ~14 km away
- Nāmakkal55,997 people · ~31 km away
- Pallappatti30,624 people · ~34 km away
- Kulittalai27,910 people · ~36 km away
- Tiruchengode95,335 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karur?
Karur has a population of 234,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in India.
What region is Karur in?
Karur is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Karur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,966 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.